discouraged
verbHow many syllables in discouraged?
There are 3 syllables in the word discouraged.Divide discouraged into syllables:
dis · cour · aged
How to pronounce discouraged:
Definition of discouraged:
- discouraged (verb):
- to deprive of courage or confidence dishearten
Synonyms for discouraged:
banned
barred
contraband
crestfallen
criminalized
dashed
daunted
demoralised
deterred
disallowed
disheartened
dismayed
dispirited
downcast
forbidden
interdicted
outlawed
pessimistic
prohibited
proscribed
put off
sick as a parrot
smuggled
unapproved
unauthorized
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